Odd Fellows of Gratiot County mark ninety fifth anniversary
Gratiot County Odd Fellows celebrate the ninety fifth anniversary of the order in North America. Special trains from Owosso will carry delegates from North Star Ashley Elsie and nearby areas. A grand parade at 2 PM features the Alma band with cantons from Owosso Ithaca and Alma drilling on Superior Street.
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Odd Fellows
Gratiot County
North America
Owosso
North Star
Ashley
Elsie
Alma Band
Ithaca
Alma
Superior Street
Gran “Unty
Fine Durham steers shipped from Gratiot county
George Sandell and Bert Gee bought eighteen head of Durham steers from Wm. Vanderbeck of Pine River township for 8 cents per pound. The 23 000 pound lot cost over $100 per shipper and was sent to Buffalo for sale. Vanderbeck, a well known stock raiser, supervised the purchase, labeling it the finest shipment ever from Gratiot county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sandell
Bert Gee
Durham
Wm. Vanderbeck
Pine River Township
Buffalo
Mr. Sandell
Gratiot County
Free Poultry Lecture at Alma City Hall
Prof. J. C. Linton of the Agricultural College will lecture on poultry at the City Hall Alma on April 2 1914. No charges for admission. You are invited.
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J. C. Linton
The
Agricultural College
Alma
Annual Husbands Night at Alma Art Club in Beverly
Last Wednesday evening the Alma Art Club hosted Husbands Night at Mrs Won’s Lincoln Ave home. Guests enjoyed solos by Anna Montigel Bertha rer and G W Wright G S Crisp. a duet by Anna Montigel and Delia Corey. readings by Pearl Decker and Frank Parker. various games and a two course luncheon in pink and white club colors.
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Alma Art Club
Mrs. Won
Beverly
Lincoln Ave
Anna Montigel
Bertha Rer
G. W. Wright
G. S. Crisp
Delia Corey
Pearl Decker
Frank Parker
Supervisors' Committees for the Year Appointed
County supervisors named committees for the year including Equalization with Peach Williams Himes Heiman Potter Chambers Newton. Claims with Parrish Brice Rose. Houseman Russell Muscott. County Officers Sullivan Wright Smith. Means with Russell Going el. Taxation Himes Wiles A Russell. County Buildings Wright N Bradford Potter. Resolutions Lanshaw Hains Rose. Roads and Bridges A Russell Mitchell N Bradford. Drainage Chambers Lanshaw English Hains Wiles. Fines Brice Parrish Smith. Salaries Gwing Sullivan Daniel. Printing Lanshaw N Bradford English. Cancellation Helman Williams Horseman Peach English Newton. Elmer Webb transacted business in Greeneville Wednesday.
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Fred Bradford
Peach
Williams
Himes
Heiman
Potter
Chambers
Newton
Parrish
Brice
Rose
Claims
Houseman
Russell
Muscott
Sullivan
Wright
Smith
Weard
Going
Taxaton
Wiles
N. Bradford
Lanshaw
Hains
A. Russell
Mitecott
Fines
Gwing
Daniel
Helman
Horseman
Memorial Day plea from Riverside Cemetery Board
The Riverside Cemetery board appeals to Alma patrons to pay a $1.00 lot assessment to keep drives gardens and private grounds tidy. They note three men work nearly the season and request prompt payment to maintain beauty and water, mowing, and Decoration Day readiness.
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Alma
Baptist Church Services and Schedule
Pastor J W Priest at 802 Gratiot Ave invites all to Sunday morning service at 10 with a sermon on Christian Cheerfulness and Sunday School at 11 30 Junior Union at 3 with a topic on missionary work Evening service at 7 38 features a sermon on the Pearl of Great Price Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 all are welcome to attend
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J. W. Priest
Gratiot Ave
Junior Union
Vileta Clam
Alma Couples Celebrate Eleventh Anniversary With Firefly Outing
Eleven years after their weddings Mr and Mrs Charles O Ward Mr and Mrs Harry Gerber and Dr and Mrs D B Gardner traveled to Saginaw on Monday afternoon to attend the Firefly at the Academy with Mr and Mrs G S Ward serving as chaperons for the outing.
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Alma
Charles O. Ward
Harry Gerber
DB. Gardner
Saginaw
The
Academy
G. S. Ward
J. W. Holmes Honored by G A R Post at Alma Farewell
The W R C entertained the Moyer Post G A R on a Wednesday evening in honor of J W Holmes who will leave Alma for Lansing. Rev T G Brownlow and Marcus Pollasky spoke and Mr Holmes received a silk umbrella from Winchell. Ice cream and cake were served.
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Moyer Post
G A. R
J. W. Holmes
Alma
Lansing
TG. R. Brownlow
Marcus Pollasky
Mr. Holmes
Mr. Winchell
Linen Shower Honors Mrs Bellen at Parker Home
Mrs Amos Bellen was guest of honor at a linen shower hosted by Mrs Frank Parker on Michigan Ave last Friday evening. Guests drew packages containing household articles to complete their entries, and a luncheon was served by the hostess with gifts of new items.
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Amos Bellen
Frank Parker
Michigan Ave
Alma College Faces Bethany in Northward Showdown
Alma College travels to Davis Field to play Bethany West Virginia in a rare out of state baseball clash. Last Saturday Alma lost 13 to 1 to Michigan on Ferry Field but earned respect by facing top interstate talent. The contest draws strong support as southern teams rarely reach this far north and Alma enjoys a favored rivalry for inter state honors.
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College Nine
Bethany
West Virginia
Davis
Michigan
Ferry Field
Ann Arbor
Alma
Alma Fellows
Sisler
Johnson
Alma College Glee Club Concert Impresses Audience
The Alma College Glee Club delivered a three part program Friday evening. Soloist T A Farnell impressed with araby songs and Lullaby while the sextet from Lucia and pieces from Pirates of Penzance drew applause. A humorous finale titled An Act of Up-to-Date Grand Opera closed the concert with strong ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College Glee Club
Goodrich
T. A. Fannell
Clay Schubert
Mr. Farnell
Glee Club
Paul Austin
Schubert
Alma College
Mr. Goodrich
Mesers
McCloy
Baile Anderson
Austin
Davis
Bennot
Beyer
Snider
Ali
Mr. Butler
Mr. Anderson
Verdi
Messrs. Goodrich
Butler
Anderson
Mars
Gul
Gleen Club
Picnic Guests and Alumni Trip Highlight Local Notices
Miss Dorothy Chatman of St Johns visited Miss Burnice Ireland at a Turk woods picnic where about twenty students gathered and many cats were consumed. Rev T G R Brownlow left for Toronto to attend the Toronto University Alumni Association meeting, presiding as association president.
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Dorothy Chatman
St. Johns
Burnice Ireland
Turk’s Woods
T. G. R. Brownlow
Toronto
Canada
Alumni Association of
Toronto University
Brownlow
Mary T Lathrop remembered by W C T U at Alma
A W C T U meeting at C J Datt's home honors Mary T Lathrop. The Michigan W C T U president from 1861 to 1875 is praised as the Daniel Webster of temperance reform. Alma notes her eloquence, vision, and lasting influence in a 1914 memorial message signed by Mrs J H Fleming.
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C. J. Datt
Mary T. Lathrop
Daniel Webster
Alma
J. H. Fleming
Presbyterian Church Notes Show Growth and New Members
Last Sunday seven new members joined during communion. The pastor reviewed yearly progress including playground completion, East End Line School organization, and an average attendance of 35 from a zero enrollment. Over $1,000 was paid on debt and $4,960 was donated to missions and benevolent causes. All local expenses were met with no deficit. Next Sunday the pastor will preach on What Is God’s Work.
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the College Board
American Bible Society
Floral
Hamilton
Auto strike injures three year old Dorothy Shong near Alma
A Saturday incident on Superior Street left three year old Dorothy Shong with a slight concussion after she attempted to cross the street. The car driven by Charles Austin struck her, tossing her aside. she was taken to Dr Garner's office before being moved to her parents' home two miles west and one mile north of Alma.
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Dorothy Shong
Superior St
Bakers Stare
Charles Austin
Shenes
Men s Class Banquet Held at Methodist Church
Sixty attendees at the Methodist church Men s Blue Class banquet in the church parlor Tuesday evening. J W Holmes gave the invocation. G R Warner acted as toastmaster. Prof A P Cook delivered greetings from city, college and Presbyterian church. P L Crease delivered class reminiscences. Eera J Smith spoke on social life development. Bishop J Wood and K W F Doty spoke on The Real Strength of the Men s Movement and The Ideals of the Average Man respectively. Prof Ho M McCurdy toasted The Livities, responded by Mrs Ho M Page. F Renter reported on the building committee and B I Walker on the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. W. Holmes
G. ¥. Warner
A. P. Cook
College
Presbyterian Church
W. Crease
Eera J. Smith
J. Wood
Key
W. FE. Doty
Belding
Prof
Ho M. McCurdy
Ho M. Page
F Renter
B. IL. Walker
Gypsy Rover dates announced for May 21 and 22
The three act comic opera Gypsy Rover will be staged May 21 and 22 under the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church. Miss Edith Rue sheckain of Traverse City will direct, and the caste has been selected. The production is expected to be of high quality.
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Edith Ruesheckain
Traverse City
Ladies’ Guild of the
Episcopal Church
Baynes Lecture Sparks Audubon Club Idea At School
Ernest Harold Baynes spoke to a large audience in the High School auditorium last Monday. Pictures of bird life impressed listeners and a temporary group formed toward an Audubon society with Dr M McCurdy as chairman to select an executive committee of five. A permanent organization is planned for Friday evening May 15.
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Ernest Harold Baynes
Audubon Society
M. McCurdy
Principal A J Duncanson Named At Mt Pleasant High
The Mt Pleas ant Times reports the School Board has hired A J Duncanson as principal of the Mt Pleasant High School. Duncanson, formerly a riverpal of Ithaca schools, is an Alma College graduate and a respected educator with recognition in educational circles and in state baseball and football.
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Mt. Pleasant Times
A.J. Duncanson
Ithaca
Duncanson
Alma College
C. F Schultz
Howell
F. E. Ellsworth
Schultz
Chesaning
Alma
Obituary of Francis E Slanton Witter of Laingsburg
Francis E Witter born September 22 1854 in Leroy Ingham County Michigan moved with parents to Mason at six married George D Witter of Aurelia Michigan at nineteen two children William Edwin survives and Fred D died 1893 at sixteen moved to Laingsburg 23 years ago and remained there until her death cared for the sick and afflicted till the end her life spent in service to others her final hours at a sick bed quoted the Bible verse Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.
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Francis E. Slanton
Leroy
Ingham County
Michigan
Mason
Mich
George D. Witter
Aureliua
William Edwin
Fred D
Laingsburg
Mr. Witter
Dice boxes must go in Ithaca county wide order
Prosecuting Attorney John N Everdeen ordered all dice boxes penny machines slot machines punch boards draw boards and all lotteries to be cast aside from business places in the county. The County Ministerial Association pressured for action and the order, taking effect Monday, requires removal of machines lottery cards and dice hoses. The move includes raffles by private groups and organizations and ends blanket or quilt raffles. Deputy Sheriff J D Melman issued city orders Saturday morning under Everdeen's direction.
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John N. Everdeen
Ithaca
Everdeen
County Ministerial Association
J. D. Melman
Methodist Notes at First Church Sermons and Meetings
First Methodist Episcopal Church at 724 State St lists services and topics: 10 A.M. sermon "Is the Sabbath Worth While?" 11:30 A.M. Bible School, 6:30 P.M. "Why Everyone Should Sign a Temperance Pledge" led by Clifford Cummings. 7:30 P.M. sermon "Young People and Their Reading." Thursday 7:30 P.M. Prayer meeting. Bible Night topic "The Fascination of the Book."
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas G. &. Brownlow
State St. Union
Bible School
Clifford Cummings
Sunday Music Schedule Highlights and Choirs
Sunday morning program features Anthem O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem by Knox Solo My Soul is Athirst for God Holy City 21.1 c.16 Aan 7 A Fannell Evening Anthem Saviour Breathe an Evening Blessing by Stebbins Male Chorus performances listed for morning and evening offerings.
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Knox
God
Holy City
A. Fannell
Stebbins
Pernert Seeks Gratiot County Clerk Nomination
Fred C Pernert announces as a Republican candidate for Gratiot County Clerk in the upcoming August 25 1914 primary. He thanks supporters and asks for continued backing in the campaign.
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Gratiot County
Respectully Yeors
Fred C. Pernert
Mrs Montague Hosts Card Party in Honor of Mrs Cook
Mrs Montague entertained a Monday afternoon card party at her home in honor of Mrs A B Cook of Traverse City. Auction Bridge served as the featured game with prizes won by Mrs F A Gill and Mrs A J Hall. Guests removed hats before dining where a lavish luncheon was served and bonnets crafted by Mrs Montague and Mrs Cook were displayed. H Totten of St Laure visited relatives on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Montague
A. B. Cook
Traverse City
F. A. Gill
A. J. Hall
Gallagher sells stock to Saad and Gallagher joins Miller Bros
Last Friday morning S Gallagher & Co sold their stock of novelty goods to N E Saad a well known progressive businessman after years of experience. Mr Gallagher has entered the employ of Miller Bros the Grocers. The track team held an outdoor practice for the first time Monday afternoon with twelve men reporting for practice focusing mainly on running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Gallagher & Co
N. E. Saad
Saad
Gallagher
Miller Bros
Gratiot County athletic meet retools events at Alma
The Gratiot County Athletic Association executive board met in Alma to revise the event lineup for the state meet. Changes include eliminating several events from Class A and B, adding new races, and preserving the 120 high hurdles. The tennis tournament will have boys and girls singles and doubles at 9 30 a m. Local officials and attendees included Glenn Crisp, Howard Potter, Mr Lott, Mr Hopkins, and Mr Burnham with Thomas Wood and Mrs F E Brown noted in other duties. Final arrangements await another executive board meeting in a few weeks.
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St. Louis
Gratiot County Athletic Association
Lambda Sigma
Alma High School
Glenn Crisp
Alma
Howard Potter
Lott
Ithaca
Hopkins
Breckenridge
Burnham
Hoyas
Snap
Ginger
Mude
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Engteen Ead
Sandell & Gee
Elmer Webb
Greeneville
Riverside Cemetery
RE. J. Fraker
Brock
M. Wood
D. J. Sharrar
L. N. Baker
Cemetery Board
Frank C. Parker
V. P. Cash
Ezra Smith
Alma Office
Parker
Alma Post Office
University
Opera House
R. F. Veatch
Presbyterian Church Notes
Hurt
G. Y. Warner
W. E. Doty
Lildatncolm BC
MT. Pleasant
Methodist Notes
Grate Fot County
H. ©. Totten
St. Laure
Asia
Duns Retail Trade
Steve Gallagher
Thomas Wood
Saginaw Drug Company
Johns
Grinnell Plano
F. E. Brown
Park Lake
Alma Thesday
Robert Anderson
Sam ‘Wallace
B. H. Livingston
Camden
Mra. Palfrey
Grace
California
Charles Elis
Wileliam Woolland
A. J. Bill Iy Verris
Mr. Ellis
Mr. Woodland
Devised
Ellsworth
A. F. Schultz
F. F. Ellsworth
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